5K run kicks off Craft Beer Week

Beer enthusiasts on Saturday ran through downtown as a way to kick off a week of celebrating a growing beer trend in Knoxville.

The second annual Flying Pints 5K officially kicked off the 2013 Knoxville Craft Beer week which runs from June 22-29. More than 500 participants turned out for last year's first annual 5K race.

Knoxville Craft Beer Week features 8 days of beer drinking experiences at many restaurants, bars and breweries around the area. The week ends with the 3rd annual Knoxville Brewfest at the Southern Railway Terminal.